Logistics Supervisor

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in East London is seeking a hands-on leader to manage end-to-end transport and warehouse operations. This role involves building efficient networks and optimizing stock control processes. Responsibilities include sourcing transporters, leading teams, and implementing rigorous stock checks to ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate has FMCG logistics experience and is skilled in partnerships with sales and depot teams. Expect a dynamic environment where you will enhance product movement from factory to shelf.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG logistics, preferably beverage or food sectors.
• Proven track record in transporter networks and stock control.
• Ability to work collaboratively with sales and depot teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and build a database of primary transporters.
• Lead a team of pickers/loaders and manage productivity.
• Implement rigorous cycle counts for stock control.
• Participate in future WMS implementations.

Skills

Transport mastery

Stock control mastery

Team leadership

Efficiency optimization

Job description

Our client is expanding their logistics footprint and need a hands-on leader to own end-to-end transport & warehouse operations. This isn't just supervision—it's about building a lean, reliable network that keeps the product moving fast from factory to shelf.

Expect variety: negotiating with transporters one day, troubleshooting depot stockouts the next, and partnering with sales to hit tight delivery windows.

What You'll Do

Transport Mastery

• Source, vet & build a rock-solid database of primary transporters for full truckloads, break-bulk & backhauls
• Forge partnerships with DC gatekeepers—turn them into allies who prioritise your load
• Hunt down efficiencies: route optimisation, carrier consolidation, backhaul maximisation

Warehouse Command

• Lead a team of pickers/loaders—coach, schedule, drive productivity
• Triage urgent orders with sales

Stock Control Mastery

• Implement rigorous cycle counts: daily A-items, weekly B/C-items (target <1% variance)
• Manage inbound/outbound: goods receipt, put-away, picking accuracy, FIFO compliance for perishables
• Depot linkage: weekly SOH audits, automated min/max replenishment alerts
• Root cause variance resolution: damaged goods, theft prevention, supplier discrepancies

Systems & Insights

• Be part of future systems implementations for WMS
• Weekly KPI reviews: OTIF, carrier performance, warehouse utilisation, stock accuracy

Experience: FMCG logistics (beverage/food preferred), with proven wins in transporter networks, DC relationships & stock control